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A modern and spacious interior includes numerous homely comforts, the option to personalised bedrooms, a multi-sensory snoezelen room and an activity room, while outside is a secure garden.
Specialist beds, hoists and baths help those with mobility issues and all staff have ongoing training to keep standards high. Different backgrounds are respected and regular assessments are made.
Care Provided by Sovereign Lodge Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 64 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sovereign Lodge Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sovereign Lodge Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Margaret Coscolluela(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (39)
Sovereign Lodge Care Centre Reviews (245)
Sovereign Lodge Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sovereign Lodge Care Centre has 245 reviews.
My Mum was a resident at Sovereign Lodge care home for 9 months until she very sadly passed away. The care my Mother received during this time was first class and all the staff were very friendly but professional when they needed to be. If you are looking for a care/nursing home in Eastbourne I can assure you that your loved ones will receive excellent care from highly skilled and competent staff at all levels of the business.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your positive comments are really appreciated and mean a lot to the dedicated team at Sovereign Lodge. It has been a pleasure getting to know your Mum and the rest of the family.
. Food is very good , no one would go hungry , and interestingly, my husband who can be choosy about what he will eat, is thoroughly enjoying his meals and eating things he wouldn’t normally go for at home !
Thoroughly recommend Sovereign Lodge as a well run , caring Home .
Thank you for your very kind words. We are all here to make a difference and ensure we offer the best possible care to our residents. I will pass on your kind words to the team.
My wife has been in Sovereign Lodge for just over six weeks having settled in well from day one. What I thought would be a traumatic time for both of us proved to be much easier due to the devotion of the staff and the caring environment they provide. She often expresses how happy she is and how much she enjoys being there. I am continually amazed at the dedication of the staff and the loving and caring attitude they have towards the residents and although it is a very relaxed environment at Sovereign Lodge, this is not at the expense of the efficiency and effectiveness. Overall, there is really nothing not to like. The food is good, the place is kept spotless and above all the staff are fantastic in providing a safe, loving and very often fun environment for the residents to live in. We both feel so lucky that Sovereign Lodge was suggested to us. It has been a good choice and would strongly recommend it to anyone seeking care for a loved one in this area.
Thank you for your generous words. We are so pleased to hear our staff are so dedicated, loving and have a caring attitude towards your wife and other residents. The staff always go above and beyond and make sure the best care possible is being provided. Please do let us know if there are still areas that we need to improve to make your wife's stay as comfortable as possible.
I have found Sovereign Lodge to be a very friendly place, always a lovely welcome when I visit my husband (which is most days), nothing is too much trouble for the care workers. Also the food is very good, choice-wise as well. I have nothing but the highest praise for Sovereign Lodge. I have also recommended to a friend.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear that you found our staff to be friendly and helpful. Thank you again for taking part in the big events in the home.
My mother has been with Sovereign Lodge since January 2022 and you have made her so happy with all the entertainment you have and parties. All the staff are so kind, caring and helpful which is reassuring. My mother and father celebrated last September their 70th wedding anniversary at Sovereign Lodge with a party for family and special friends and it was lovely. Your staff made it all worthwhile for us. Many thanks for keeping Mum safe, much appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your loved one in our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your mother stay as comfortable as possible. It has been our pleasure that we managed to take part in your parent's wedding anniversary.
My aunt was placed here in an assessment bed from hospital. Every single member of the team that we encountered were all so helpful, caring and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sovereign Lodge, I just wish it was nearer to us so that my aunt could have stayed longer.
Thank you so much for finding the time to write this review. Your positive comments are really appreciated and mean a lot to our dedicated team. Kindly send our regards to your aunt, it has been a pleasure to know her.
My wife arrived at Sovereign Lodge a week ago today. Previously she has been at a hospital for six weeks after having a partial hip replacement. She has mild dementia and walking problems but has settled in to her new environment very well. I am quite relieved at the care she has received. The staff and health care assistants are all wonderful - totally dedicated to their work.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, I will pass on to the team.
I can't fault it.
Five stars.
It was our pleasure to support you and your Dad in Sovereign Lodge. We are pleased to have made a difference and thank you for your very kind words, which will be passed on to the team.
Sovereign Lodge provided excellent care for Mum's one-month stay, which really took the pressure off me. All the staff were professional, caring, polite and extremely respectful. The fact that visiting Mum was unrestricted, all hours, night and day, meant that visitors could decide their own times. Thank you so much for being able to care for Mum during her final weeks.
Thank you so much for finding the time to complete a review. Your kind words are truly appreciated. From all at Sovereign Lodge, our thoughts remain with you and the rest of the family.
We visited several care homes before finding one that we thought would suit our uncle. A lovely care home. He was looked after and cared for very well. All the staff, including management, reception were excellent, friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Very thankful for the end-of-life care that he was given. If I have to go to a care home, I'd be very happy to go here.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so pleased that your family is happy. We are proud of our lovely home and how hard our team works to provide the best care.
From my first enquiry and initial visit, I have been extremely impressed by everything and everybody at Sovereign Lodge. When my mother moved in, she was treated with such a warm welcome, and she settled in very well from day one. It feels as though everyone is working together to make a very happy home. The management team, nursing team, care staff, activity organisers, office and reception team, catering staff, cleaners and maintenance staff are all extremely kind and caring. They are very knowledgeable and considerate of the resident's needs. The nursing care is exceptional, and I feel that all staff have an excellent understanding of the elderly and od dementia. There are numerous activities every day, all very good. The food looks delicious and birthdays are always celebrated with cake! All in all, Sovereign Lodge is a really well-run, caring home. Thank you, everyone.
Thank you so much for your kind comments and for the thoughtful review. It means such a lot to our care team, and we greatly appreciate this.
My aunt was very well looked after. I was kept informed and warmly welcomed. I am grateful for all that the staff did to help us as a family during this challenging time after her fall, breaking her hip, and after her stroke. The activities coordinators were brilliant. The staff took time with her and seemed to genuinely care.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us; it is always rewarding to hear about your personal experience, and it means a lot to our staff.
All the carers, nurses, activity managers and admin staff are wonderful. They always kept us updated on our uncle's situation as living so far away - which helped tremendously and so welcoming to us when visiting, including invitations to the activities and family events to participate in.
Sovereign Lodge cared for my uncle with great kindness looking after all his needs; he always looked smart and well-groomed, and very grateful to Sovereign Lodge that his end-of-life care needs treated with the utmost dignity.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and for your heartfelt comments. It means a great deal to our team and really helps other friends and families. I have passed your positive feedback to the team and they were so pleased. All the best from all the staff from Sovereign Lodge.
Absolutely wonderful staff, so caring and gave my nan the end-of-life care that she truly deserved. In particular, two members of staff were so wonderful. I can not thank them and all the staff enough for taking care of my nan.
Thank you so much for your positive comments, and I will share this with everyone at Sovereign. It means such a great deal to all of our staff to have such wonderful feedback. Sending our regards to your family.
Since Mum has been here, the care she has had has been outstanding. I am always told if anything is wrong, and I know with the care she is given, I never have to worry as I know she is safe and well looked after. Mum's room is always clean and tidy, and the staff are so lovely and welcoming.
Thank you for your kind review. I will share this with the team.
The whole team should be very proud of what they do and the caring, friendly, welcoming and supportive culture that they have created. Simply first class and something that you can not put a price on.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. Knowing we make a difference in our resident's and relatives' day is so important. I will share this with the rest of the team. Your kind words are truly appreciated.
Sovereign Lodge is a lovely home with friendly, caring and dedicated staff. To date, we cannot fault the care given.
Thank you so much for your time and for your kind and honest words. We are proud of our home, and we all give a little extra in our day to ensure our residents, families, and friends feel that Sovereign Lodge is a home away from home.
We are so grateful to every one of the staff members. We thought this would be a very difficult transition for my dad, but the staff have made it very easy for him. He is settled in so well and happy - calls Sovereign Lodge "home".
Thank you for your very kind words. It is an absolute pleasure from all of the team to support your Dad, and we are pleased that your Dad is settling well in Sovereign Lodge and calls it "home."
Very caring staff, especially during end-of-life care, when facilities were provided for myself and my daughter to stay with my husband for 24 hours a day. Good activities are provided for the more able residents, and some stimulus is provided for the bed bound. Generally, a welcoming, caring staff group, working within a clean and outward-looking environment.
Thank you so much for finding the time to complete a review. Your kind words are truly appreciated. From all of us here in Sovereign Lodge, our thoughts remain with you and the rest of the family.
From our first visit to Sovereign Lodge, we were very impressed. We were reassured from the very start. Our dad was accepted quickly and moved in without any problems. Staff have been exceptional, consistent, kind and beyond attentive to him and us as we all transition in what is a very daunting, worrying and emotional time. It's now one week, and we have no concerns whatsoever. It's actually the best move we have made for my dad.
We are pleased to hear that you and your dad are happy with the care. Your dad is settling well in Sovereign Lodge. Thank you for the nice feedback, and I will certainly pass this on to the whole team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 December 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (3) & Events (0)
- 13 Nov 2024
At Healthcare Homes, we believe in the power of nature and community to uplift and enhance the lives of our residents and service users. This year’s InBloom 2024 competition brought...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
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Meet the Team (5)

Our day-to-day can be challenging, but it requires commitment, motivation, and skills to make a vision into reality. I am passionate about delivering person-centred care to our residents and maintaining their independence as much as possible. It is a big adjustment for a resident to leave their own house and be in a nursing home, thus, we as a team help them feel welcomed and ensure a homely environment.
The best part of my working day is knowing that I have made a difference in someone's life and have helped them through a difficult situation. Knowing that a resident is satisfied with the care we provide is the greatest achievement for me at the end of the day."

I wished to be part of this growing company and be able to contribute my knowledge and skills, at the same time learning and growing with the company.
Before I came to Healthcare Homes I was anadministrator/receptionist for a different provider.
I think a person needs to be knowledgeable or must be willing to learn. You must be people orientated, know how to deal with different kinds of people in a friendly but professional manner. Must be well organised and know how to manage time. Stay calm.
The favourite part of my working day is being able to help out with the team. Completing tasks and being ready to accept more. Meeting new people.
The biggest professional challenge in my current role was moving from a corporate company where I had been for 5 years to a smaller but growing company. Luckily enough, after a few weeks of intensive training, I was able to adapt and settle quickly into my new home. Thanks to the most friendly and accommodating staff/residents and relatives of Sovereign Lodge and those at our operations office Apex.
My biggest career highlight to date? I am quite happy to see the progression of my career over the span of six years.
Qualities that make me stand out are;A good home manager must have good leadership and at the same time be caring and have a passionate heart. Time management is also very important.
My interests outside of work are spending time with my little boy, playing in the sand or swimming together. I also like watching movies and shopping.
I look forward to working with my colleagues who are a bunch of happy and energetic people. Meeting and greeting residents and relatives. Being productive at work – being able to accomplish all tasks given

Before joining Healthcare Homes I was a landlady at a local public house. I had always worked in the service industry.
To be good in my role I need to be bubbly, outgoing, motivated and confident. Being able to work as part of a team or take a lead role if necessary. Energetic, enthusiastic and loving the job of making people happy.
The favourite part of my working day is putting a smile on people’s faces and making a difference. Giving residents something to look forward to.
My biggest professional challenge in my current role is being diverse in the role and giving a wide variety in the activity schedule; keeping it fresh and exciting. I am undertaking a Health Care Practitioner trainee role which I am very excited about and looking forward to the outcome.
Although there have been many highlights during my time here, none more important than walking in to the lounge areas and seeing smiling, happy residents
The qualities I have to make me stand out are good leadership qualities, being able to communicate freely with staff. Good problem solving skills
Outside of work I like spending time with my family, dining out, walking and enjoying the fresh air with loved ones, watching movies and shopping
The relationships I have formed with my colleagues and residents; it’s not just a job to me. I can honestly say in my time working here, this is my family as well as my friends

I enjoy working with the staff and being part of a supportive team. I take pride in meeting residents’ expectations and resolving any problems quickly to keep the home running smoothly. I hold a degree in Carpentry and Joinery from Sussex Downs College, which helps me maintain a safe and comfortable environment for everyone.

We have a great team here, and I’m passionate about providing good food for our residents.
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